Key Responsibilities:

Project set-up and design

• Initiates contract handover from the Business Development Team. Sets up and communicates administrative, governance, accounting, HR, M&E structures and procedures for the project.

• Initiates implementation of the project plan upon approval of donor(s) and sector leader and/or programme director and country director.

Project Management

• Leads, manages and motivates the project team, partners and relevant stakeholders.

• Plans and assigns deliverables and activities, reviews their progress and addresses deviations in terms of timelines and quality, based on project planning, deliverables agreed and budget set.

Project quality assurance

• Takes responsibility for the (technical) content of a project, ensures quality of the deliverables and ensures sufficient technical input to meet the quality standards.

Contract Management & Project Accounting

• Manages and accounts for full compliance of administrative, finance and HR components of the project with SNV internal procedures and requirements specified in the donor-, sub-grant-, sub-consultancy-, partner-, consortium- and Local Capacity Builders contracts.

People Management & Team Leadership

• Guides, develops, coaches and motivates team members and prepares resource estimation based on forecast in order to attract and recruit (SNV staff, consultants and/or Local Capacity Builders).

Business development

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with team, external partners and the donor(s) by ensuring a high level of SNV visibility and branding. 

Analysis & Reporting

• Ensures collection, consolidation and review of project information, according to SNV’s monitoring and evaluation guidelines.

Knowledge Development

• Contributes to internal and external knowledge development, by full documentation and sharing of project insights and results. Develops knowledge by attending workshops and conferences. 

Job requirements

• Master’s degree in Energy, Natural Resource, Engineering or Business Administration or another relevant discipline.

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant working experience in development work, project management including with substantial hands-on experience in rural or decentralized renewable or alternative energy sector and in international development cooperation context.

Management Competence: 

• Demonstrated ability and experience in managing projects in a flexible and entrepreneurial manner, with a facilitative approach, while retaining a strong focus on results and project implementation.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with proven team-building ability, necessary to support, motivate, and mentor staff and partners

• Ability to create a creative, open-minded, constructive, and innovative working environment.

• Ability to incorporate or work with local organizations and actors in accordance with the relevant Ethiopian context

• Proven track record of managing project budgets and financial planning

Additional Information

Contract Type: National

Expected start date: As soon as possible

Contract Duration: One year with the possibility of extension based on performance and budget availability. 

Working at SNV 

SNV offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package; for internationals, we offer an international benefits package and to Ethiopian nationals, we offer a competitive national package. We also offer a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from, and contribute to, an internal global network of experts. 

How to Apply

If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and a letter of motivation before/on the 18th of November 2023. Please submit your application only via this LINK. All information will be in the strictest confidence. 
If we see that your experience and skills match the requirements of the position, we will contact you to advise you of the next steps in the recruitment process.

SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Working at SNV  
SNV offers a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from and contribute to, an internal and global network of experts.

Vetting
SNV carries out rigorous background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying for International determined positions. As SNV participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a request to past employers to fill in a questionnaire regarding Misconduct (sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment), the “Statement of Conduct". This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme.  

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